FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Markham Talent Season 3 Launches with Y Media Group as Exclusive Official South Asian Media Sponsor
Markham, ON – August 5, 2025
Markham Talent, the city’s signature platform for rising performers, is back. It proudly announces the official call for contestant registration for Season 3 – 2025 Open Casting Call; in Exclusive partnership with a distinguished Official Media partner – Y Media Group.
Entering its third season, the Markham talent is set to deliver its most ambitious season yet, continuing its mission to showcase creativity, diversity and local gifts – Now with added reach of Canada’s largest South Asian media network. With almost 25 years of expertise, Y Media group resonates with 4 million South Asians all over North America, with 2.5 million in Greater Toronto area alone, through its vast media ecosystem – T.V., Radio, Print and Digital Platforms.
Our platform includes:
Channel Y (24×7): Rogers 857, Bell Fibe 828, Ignite 707, Telus 2418, Roku, Apple TV,
southasiandaily.com: reaching 2.5 million a monthly
Radio Y (105.9 FM): reaching 800,000 monthly
Y Plus (24×7 English TV): 600,000 monthly
Midweek Newspaper: 130,000 weekly circulation
Y Media TV App (available on Apple & Android): 50,000+ monthly Social Media, Digital, and Events
“As a media group, we’ve always believed in empowering talent and telling local stories that matter. With Radio Y 105.9 FM now reaching deeper into York Region, including Markham, we are proud to spotlight rising voices from our own backyard,”— Mr. Yudhvir Jaswal, CEO & Group Editor-in-Chief, Y Media Group
“I am excited to have Y Media as our Exclusive South Asian Media Sponsor this year. Our media sponsors are helping us tell the story of local dreams coming to life. Their platforms bring our vision to the community—and the community to our stage,”— Amanda Yeung Collucci, Creator & Executive Producer, Markham Talent
Thanks to these media partnerships, Season 3 will reach a broad, multicultural audience through TV, radio, print, and digital—making this the most inclusive season yet.
Contestant Registration
Now Open Registration is officially open for Markham Talent Season 3! Performers of all ages are invited to compete in the following categories:
Singing, Dancing, Acting, Modeling Freestyle Performance Short Film
Age Groups:16 & Under 17 & Over
Each age group will crown a Grand Champion, awarded a $2,000 cash prize. Winners in each performance category will receive official trophies.
Short Film Category Awards:
Best Picture
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Director
Best AI-Assisted Film
People’s Choice Award
Participants will perform in front of top industry professionals, including ACTRA EIC-affiliated agents, casting directors, and music experts. Returning this season is Colleen Rush, Co-Casting Director at Larissa Mair Casting & Associates and 2025 Canadian Screen Award nominee.
Don’t miss your chance to shine on the Markham Talent stage. Apply now!
To Register or Learn More Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025
Visit: www.markhamtalent.ca
Media Inquiries / Interview Requests
Yasmine Sun
Public Relations Department talent markham@gmail.com
437-363-0015
About Markham Talent
Markham Talent is an annual performance showcase that empowers artists of all ages and backgrounds. Now in its third season, the event promotes creativity, confidence, and cultural unity through the performing arts.
